Jewellers, classified under ANZSCO 3994, are skilled professionals who specialize in making and repairing various types of jewellery, crafting objects from precious metals, and cutting, shaping, and polishing rough gemstones to create both fashion and industrial jewels. They possess a high level of expertise in their craft, and their work requires precision and attention to detail.

Indicative Skill Level:

The skill level required for most occupations in the jeweller unit group corresponds to the qualifications and experience outlined below:

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate III, including a minimum of two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In some cases, a minimum of three years of relevant experience may be considered as a substitute for the formal qualifications mentioned above. Additionally, certain instances may require relevant experience and/or on-the-job training in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

• Examining designs and specifications for jewellery and precious metal objects
• Shaping moulded metal through cutting, filing, beating, turning, and bending, using specialized hand and power tools
• Assembling articles by soldering, screwing, riveting, and other joining techniques
• Securing precious stones in retaining prongs and ridges, and ensuring the smoothness and accuracy of final settings
• Engraving intricate designs on ring settings, brooches, bracelets, and other articles
• Repairing jewellery by soldering, replacing, and rebuilding worn or broken parts
• Appraising the quality and value of jewellery
• Cutting and dividing stones to approximate final shape, using precision hand and power tools and jigs
• Securing stones and shapes, cutting angles, and smoothing and polishing
• Finishing articles using files, emery paper, and buffing machines
• Restyling old jewellery to give it a fresh and updated look

Occupation: 399411 Jeweller

A jeweller, classified under the ANZSCO code 399411, is responsible for making and repairing various types of jewellery such as rings, brooches, chains, and bracelets. They possess the skills to craft objects out of precious metals or cut, shape, and polish rough gemstones to produce both fashion and industrial jewels.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

• Diamond Cutter
• Faceter
• Gem Setter
• Goldsmith
• Lapidary
• Opal Polisher
• Ring Maker
• Silversmith